Inoperable Meaning in English
word
ˌɪˈnɑpɝəbəɫ
in-AH-per-uh-buhl
ɪnˈɒpəɹəbəl
in-OP-uh-ruh-buhl
Definition
Not able to be operated, either because something (like a machine) cannot function, or a disease or condition cannot be treated with surgery.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in medical or technical contexts. Medically, it means a tumor cannot be removed by surgery. For devices or machines, it means they cannot be made to work. Not typically used for small, everyday problems.
Spanish: inoperable - inoperable (médico) - que no funcionaPortuguese (BR): inoperável - que não funciona - inoperável (médico)Portuguese (PT): inoperável - que não funciona - inoperável (médico)Chinese (Simplified): 无法手术的 - 不能操作的Chinese (Traditional): 無法手術的 - 不能操作的Hindi: असंचालित - जिसकी सर्जरी संभव नहीं हैArabic: غير قابل للتشغيل - غير قابل للجراحةBengali: অকার্যকর - অপারেশন-অযোগ্যRussian: неоперабельный - неработоспособныйJapanese: 手術不能（しゅじゅつふのう） - 作動不能（さどうふのう）Vietnamese: không thể hoạt động - không thể phẫu thuậtKorean: 수술 불가능한 - 작동 불가능한Turkish: ameliyat edilemez - çalışmazUrdu: ناقابل عمل - ناقابل مرمتIndonesian: tidak dapat dioperasikan - tidak dapat dioperasi
Example Sentences
The doctor said the tumor was inoperable.
basic
This machine is old and inoperable.
basic
The car became inoperable after the accident.
basic
Unfortunately, the damage made the computer inoperable.
natural
His condition is serious, but thankfully, it isn't inoperable.
natural
After years of neglect, the elevator became completely inoperable.
natural